Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Today is #ReverseTheRed Day 🔴
The IUCN Red List reminds us that more than 46,300 species around the world are currently threatened with extinction - many as a result of human impact.
But Reverse the Red Day is also about hope. It’s a reminder that human action can have a positive impact, and that when we work together, share knowledge and take action, we can help turn the tide for wildlife and ecosystems.
And today, we’re proud to share one of those success stories 🐌✨
Once thought extinct, more than 300 critically endangered Campbell’s Keeled Glass Snails have now been released into Norfolk Island National Park - the first large scale snail reintroduction ever attempted in Australia.
Starting with just 46 tiny snails, Taronga, together with the Australian Museum and project partners, grew the population to more than 800 through a world first breeding program.
The release took place in August last year, and encouragingly, targeted surveys by Parks staff in January 2026 have confirmed that live snails are still present in the release area. The snails rediscovered once tiny hatchlings (neonates) at the time of release — have now grown into sub adults, measuring around 1–1.5 cm.
This is great news from the field and a powerful example of how, together, we can #ReverseTheRed for threatened species.
With island land snails disappearing faster than any other group of animals, this project is about more than saving a single species it’s about protecting the health and resilience of an entire ecosystem. While the release is a major milestone, ongoing monitoring and adaptive management will be essential to ensure long term success.
This significant conservation effort is the result of a five-year project in partnership the Australian Museum Parks Australia, Western Sydney University, the Norfolk Island Regional Council and the Department of Infrastructure and Services.
#ForTheWild #TarongaZooNews #ConervationWin
Today is #ReverseTheRed Day 🔴
The IUCN Red List reminds us that more than 46,300 species around the world are currently threatened with extinction - many as a result of human impact.
But Reverse the Red Day is also about hope. It’s a reminder that human action can have a positive impact, and that when we work together, share knowledge and take action, we can help turn the tide for wildlife and ecosystems.
And today, we’re proud to share one of those success stories 🐌✨
Once thought extinct, more than 300 critically endangered Campbell’s Keeled Glass Snails have now been released into Norfolk Island National Park - the first large scale snail reintroduction ever attempted in Australia.
Starting with just 46 tiny snails, Taronga, together with the Australian Museum and project partners, grew the population to more than 800 through a world first breeding program.
The release took place in August last year, and encouragingly, targeted surveys by Parks staff in January 2026 have confirmed that live snails are still present in the release area. The snails rediscovered once tiny hatchlings (neonates) at the time of release — have now grown into sub adults, measuring around 1–1.5 cm.
This is great news from the field and a powerful example of how, together, we can #ReverseTheRed for threatened species.
With island land snails disappearing faster than any other group of animals, this project is about more than saving a single species it’s about protecting the health and resilience of an entire ecosystem. While the release is a major milestone, ongoing monitoring and adaptive management will be essential to ensure long term success.
This significant conservation effort is the result of a five-year project in partnership the Australian Museum Parks Australia, Western Sydney University, the Norfolk Island Regional Council and the Department of Infrastructure and Services.
#ForTheWild #TarongaZooNews #ConervationWin
